Staples - Invention Quest 2005 Contest

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Grand Prize: $25,000, awarded in the form of a check and the opportunity to receive an exclusive global licensing agreement so long as there are no intellectual property rights or marketing issues with the invention (ARV $25,000).
Runner-up Prizes (9): $5,000, awarded in the form of a check and receive royalties in the event the Sponsor decides to develop and sell your invention as a Staples exclusive.
Finalist Prizes (10): 3-day/2-night trip for two to New York City, NY, on a Sponsor-specified date in September 2005, to attend the Finalist Judging Event (ARV $1,500).
Semi-Finalist Prizes (30): 3-day/2-night trip for one to Framingham, MA, on a Sponsor-specified date in July 2005, to attend the Semi-Finalist Judging Event and $100 Staples gift card (ARV $850).

Comments: Describe your own new original invention idea in 500 words or less.  We strongly suggest you provide a sketch or visual of your invention idea.

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expires  Wednesday, June 1, 2005 @ 11:59pm ETStarted 4/19/05 - Submitted 4/21/05